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The crust. Oh, the pie crust. I come from a family of excellent bakers, but never have I tasted such light, flaky, pie crust perfection. The filling? It was good, too. But, oh, the crust. After 40 years of experimenting, of course there are "secrets," says Wayne Van Zante of Clarkston, ...
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Who gets to host child's birthday parties?
My ex and I do not agree about who is to be host for our children's birthday parties. We both agree it would be nice to have one party with all the friends and family, but she insists on having them all. She tells me that I can have my own ...
Take on some terra-cotta
Like many objects of value, terra-cotta pots take on character as they age. The clay darkens, assuming a whitish cast from fertilizers and the minerals in water. When kept in the shade and watered frequently, the pots gradually acquire a verdant sheen of algae or moss. But you don't have to ...
Asparagus is a snap to pair with many meats
The same natural chemistry that makes asparagus so notoriously hard to pair with wines also gives it a fresh grassy flavor that makes it an excellent match for so many foods. Sweet foods, such as succulent scallops or shrimp, go well with the earthy, green flavors of springs' most famous sprout. ...
These salmon fillets are coated with a peppery twist
Salmon has such a rich flavor, it often is best to keep it simple when cooking it. However, as a fan of black pepper, I love to coat a salmon fillet generously with that fragrant, hot spice. Sometimes it's just freshly ground black pepper from my peppermill. Sometimes it's cracked pepper ...
House of the Week
A 20-foot-long front porch lends old-fashioned hospitality to this house, plan AM-1101 by Home Plans LLC. With its narrow width, this home would be a perfect addition on an infill lot in an established neighborhood. The floor plan covers 1,520 square feet of living space. That aura of welcome is carried ...
Use tickets to stop requests to 'watch me'
Shortly after our second child was born a year ago, my 4-year-old son began asking me to stop what I'm doing - usually something with the baby - and see something he's done or "watch" him do something. Over the past year, this seems to have become a compulsion. He makes ...
Tea party will help launch community cookbook
AHSAHKA - A tea party to help launch publication of a cookbook titled "Tastes of the Clearwater: A Collection of Favorite Recipes from Idaho" is planned at 2 p.m. Sunday at the High Country Inn here, 4232 Old Ahsahka Grade. The cookbook was compiled by the Women of St. Theresa's Catholic ...
Moscow conference focuses on use of local foods
MOSCOW - A Food on the Table conference to promote using local foods is planned for March 26 and 27 here. The registration deadline is March 18 for program, which is sponsored by University of Idaho Extension, Rural Roots, Backyard Harvest, the Moscow Food Co-op and the UI Sustainability Center. The ...
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What's the best way to cook frozen and fresh vegetables? Should I put them in water and then heat it, or should I bring the water to a boil and then add the vegetables? If you're cooking vegetables in water, heat the water first. It's more energy efficient to heat water ...
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